This dichotomy helped me come to an interesting realization. Essentially, that in the modern era of music, we have eliminated the vast majority of genres.

Each one had its own unique silhouette, often created by the marquee sign jutting out from the front of the building.

“Where there’s still joy in simple things, this is Where My Heart Sings” echoes the last line in the song that will define the Branson...

I first became involved in Branson politics in the year 2016. Being a history major, I always had a love of civics, but it wasn’t until I...

The sound of Branson is ancient and can be traced to the Scottish Highlands with a fiddle and a bow.

Tim went on to say in our recent conversation that what further distinguishes mountain music from bluegrass is the way he is picking his banjo in these covers ...

While I’ve spent many years writing stories and songs myself, in adulthood I have found the medium that best expresses my artistic persona. I call it civic art.

A tribute concert to musical legend Glen Campbell will raise funds for a very worthy cause.   Branson's Tribute to Glen Campbell is set...

While these days are technically designated for that particular year, our Song of Hope organization has taken great care not to overlap days so that we can celebrate these entertainers every year on their special date or honorary week.

However, when you talk about stars, it wasn’t the ones in the sky but instead the superstars on our stages that changed the trajectory of this town forever.

This year, the Song of Hope Organization recognized the Lowe Family as history-makers and legends in the Branson music scene.

So it begs the question, shouldn’t our native section of the Ozarks claim this particular type of cultural expression as our own?

I’ve always felt a special kinship to Terry and his wife Dede. We share a deep love of American nostalgia that we never fail to reminisce upon...

You see, this entire town was built on the family show. Whether it was the Presleys, the Plummers, the Lowes, the Braschlers...

The comedians will include some well-known comedians, including Joey I.L.O. from Branson and Corbin LeMaster from Springfield.

Song of Hope, a movement aimed at preserving Branson's entertainment past and providing a strong economy in entertainment for Branson's...

Marshall Howden, founder of the museum, added the sign from long-time business Dicken's Gift Shop, which graced Branson's 76 Country...

Previous recipients of the Song of Hope Award are Mike Patrick (2020), The Hughes Family (2021), Doug Gabriel (2022) and Jim Barber (2023).

This portrait gallery will represent the biggest names to have made their mark on the Branson entertainment industry...

Marshall Howden, founder of the Song of Hope Society, says, “Originally, we intended for the ‘Branson Boom Exhibition’ to be a one-month run